Full Time/Part Time Care Assistants

Home Instead Senior Care; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Care Assistant in Sheerness. This role involves providing companionship, assisting with personal care, and supporting clients in everyday tasks. You will have guaranteed hours, competitive wages of £13-£14 per hour, and extensive training. Flexible shifts with two weekends off per month are included.

Benefits

Paid mileage (£0.40/mile)

Paid holiday

Guaranteed hours contracts

Refer a friend bonus

Fully funded NVQs

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Full-time availability (37.5 hours per week) is required.
• Commitment to high-quality, person-focused care.
• Flexibility to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients enjoy meaningful social interaction.
• Support clients with everyday tasks.
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.

Skills

Companionship

Meal preparation

Personal care

Light housework

Appointment accompaniment

Job description

Overview

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With visits of one hour or more, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide.

• Award-winning, industry-leading training and competitive rates of pay
• Excellent wages of £13 to £14 per hour, double pay for bank holiday
• Paid Mileage (£0.40/mile)
• Paid Holiday
• Mileage
• Guaranteed hours contracts
• Refer a friend bonus – earn when you refer a friend
• 100’s of online & in-store discounts to be used and enjoyed.
• Paid Face to Face training + Online Learning and Development programme.
• Paid meet & greet and shadow calls (prior to providing care)
• No uniforms
• DBS fully refunded
• 20 days holiday a year plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Matching you to clients based on similar interests and hobbies to help you and your client enjoy your time together.
• Minimum visits of one hour so there is plenty of time to complete tasks and get to know your client.
• A variety of shifts available.
• Blue Light discount card and Exclusive discount scheme
• Pension scheme
• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (professional advice, practical information, resources and counselling)
• Fully funded NVQ 2,3,4 & 5

Responsibilities

Care Assistant responsibilities: Being a Care Assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.

Duties can include:

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

Qualifications

Full Time (37.5 hours per week) - 07:30 to 14:30 then 16:30 until 22:00 including alternate weekends.

Guaranteed Full time contracts

Our shift pattern guarantees two weekends off a month.

Additional Information

If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you! Click apply today or call us at 01795 501505 to learn more.